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 Post subject: Device for detecting electric wiring or plumbing pipes
PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 13:11 
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Sorry for posting this thread in pub talk, but there isn't a DIY forum, so there.
I want to avoid killing myself when drilling into walls, so I need one of those wiring, plumbing detectors (like a metal detector). I know they won't work on plastic plumbing.
Anyone know what these devices are actually called?
I've typed 'drill', 'wall', 'detect' and 'electric' into google, but get loads of crap results.
Has anyone used one? Any recommendations? How much should I pay?
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PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 13:21 
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?cri ... &source=15

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-63401-Me ... B0001K9YB0

Metal or voltage detector seems to be the name...


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PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 13:24 
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i got one a few weeks ago from local B&Q. they're cheap as chips


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PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 13:25 
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exactly what I was after, cheers :)


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try 'locator'

£10 or less from B&Q or somewhere similar. Good luck

if you find Oil let us know


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PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 13:36 
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Have you tried hammering small nails into the wall where you suspect there may be wiring or piping :?:

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PostPosted: 05 Jan 2007, 15:10 
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anon1086 wrote:
Have you tried hammering small nails into the wall where you suspect there may be wiring or piping :?:

:wink:


You old wind-up scamp, you!

Shall I go and get a long stand too?

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bossman wrote:
i got one a few weeks ago from local B&Q. they're cheap as chips


same here - cost around £10 i think, works very well and obviouslly very useful!


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cheshire cat wrote:
anon1086 wrote:
Have you tried hammering small nails into the wall where you suspect there may be wiring or piping :?:

:wink:


You old wind-up scamp, you!

Shall I go and get a long stand too?

:)


No, but it's probably best if you shower first and don't dry yourself, before hammering the nails. That way you'll also know when you're "close" to wiring. ;-)


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PostPosted: 05 Sep 2007, 21:37 
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I have just followed all advice on this forum and I'd like to report...successfully drilled SIX holes into a wall splattered with a death trap electrical cable network.....why?...well.....

a) to put up a totally impractical plate rack my fine wife bought on ebay

b) pls the wife

c) ruin my weekend

d) accumulate brownie points for the near future

Thanks guys!


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